ZeroFox Holdings (a leading provider of external cybersecurity) announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Haveli Investments, a technology-focused private equity firm, in an all-cash transaction with an enterprise value of approximately $350 million.
Under the terms of the merger agreement, ZeroFox stockholders will receive $1.14 per share in cash upon completion of the transaction. This per-share purchase price represents a premium of 45% over the volume-weighted average price for the 90 days ending February 2, 2024.
Deal Details
The deal, which was unanimously approved and recommended by a Special Committee comprised of independent members of ZeroFox’s Board of Directors and unanimously approved by ZeroFox’s Board of Directors, is expected to close in the first half of 2024, subject to customary closing conditions, including approval by ZeroFox stockholders and the receipt of required regulatory approvals. The deal is not subject to a financing condition.
Upon the completion of the deal, ZeroFox’s common stock will no longer be publicly listed on the Nasdaq Global Market, and ZeroFox will become a privately held company.
KEY QUOTES:
“We are on a mission to protect our customers from advanced external cybersecurity threats. The volume and sophistication of these attacks continue to increase each week, and our customers need true partners that are aligned with them for years to come. With Haveli Investments, ZeroFox has identified a strong partner with the right combination of high growth software experience, strategic and operational resources, and a shared passion and commitment to external cybersecurity. We believe that this transaction represents a compelling outcome for ZeroFox stockholders, particularly given the volatility in the market, and best positions ZeroFox for our next phase of growth.”
– James C. Foster, Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of ZeroFox
“We’re excited to partner with ZeroFox, a leader in Digital Risk Protection and Threat Intelligence. ZeroFox’s innovative solutions enable organizations to proactively identify, manage, and remediate external digital threats at scale. With a large and expanding customer base, and consistent growth, ZeroFox is well positioned in an important and expanding category. We look forward to working closely with ZeroFox’s talented leadership team to propel the company into its next phase of growth as the cybersecurity landscape continues to evolve.”
– Ian Loring, Senior Managing Director and Executive Chair of the Haveli Investments Software Fund
“A special committee of the ZeroFox board conducted a thorough evaluation of capital structure alternatives, which included multiple discussions and interactions with a number of financial and strategic partners. During this comprehensive process it became clear that partnering with Haveli Investments was the best path forward for customers, employees, and maximizing stockholder value.”
– Todd Headley, Lead Independent Director of the ZeroFox Board of Directors
